Basics

Banking In The Sacred Valley

To open a bank account, you’ll first need to have some kind of Peruvian identity card, such as the carnet de extranjeria or a Peruvian passport, and proof of address, such as a current bill or rental contract. Just bring these into the bank and say you’d like to open […]

Getting Around The Sacred Valley

Transportation in the Valley is pretty easy – there are ‘micros’ – or collectivos (collective buses) that run from Cusco to Urubamba. Buses From Cusco, get the bus from the bus terminal on Grau Street. The journey takes between 1.5 and 2 hours and buses leave every fifteen minutes from […]

How To Move Your Pet To Peru

If you’re moving to the Sacred Valley, it’s actually not that difficult to bring your furry friends with you. Here’s how. If you’re coming from the USA, you’ll need a ‘US Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals’ certificate from your vet. He or she will also […]